(Bloomberg) — Royal Mail Plc reported a bumper Christmas delivery season and said the impact of the omicron strain of Covid-19 on staff absences … Source link
Read More »Kate Middleton’s piano performance for royal Christmas Eve concert wows fans
The Duchess of Cambridge revealed a hidden talent at the royals’ Christmas Eve concert, “completely nailing” a surprise performance. Kate Middleton has overcome nerves to reveal her hidden musical talent in a televised performance from Westminster Abbey. The Duchess of Cambridge made a surprise appearance for the Christmas Eve carol …
Read More »Santa gets a boyfriend in heartwarming Norwegian gay Christmas ad
The advertisement is intended to mark 50th anniversary of the decriminalisation of homosexuality in the country. “Posten is an inclusive workplace with great diversity, and we would like to celebrate the 50th anniversary with this beautiful love story,” Monica Solberg, the company’s marketing director, told Kampanje, Norway’s advertising trade magazine. …
Read More »FTSE 100 Live 22 November: Oil prices fall, energy market, Europe Covid-19 restrictions, Europe shares, strategic oil reserves, KKR Telecom Italia
A $12 billion takeover move in the telecoms sector ensured European markets traded higher today, despite continued worries over the recent surge in Covid-19 cases on the continent. Buy-out group KKR’s interest in Telecom Italia ignited other shares in the sector, with BT and Vodafone among the London-listed stocks trading …
Read More »Europe close: Stocks stage modest bounce ahead of quarter’s close
European shares put in a modest bounce on Wednesday, with both stocks and bonds finding a bid following the steep losses seen in the previous session. “Stocks are in rebound mode today after Tuesday’s drop, as some of the stagflation concerns ease and bargain hunters pile in,” said IG chief …
Read More »Tech rebound lifts European stocks, chipmakers jump
(Reuters) -European stocks rose on Wednesday after one of the worst market routs this year, with investors picking up beaten-down shares of technology sector, while chip equipment maker ASML gained on upbeat earnings forecast. The German share price index DAX graph is pictured at the stock exchange in Frankfurt, Germany, …
Read More »FTSE 100 climbs on energy, mining stock boost; BoE meeting eyed
(For a Reuters live blog on U.S., UK and European stock markets, click LIVE/ or type LIVE/ in a news window) * FTSE 100 up 0.3%, FTSE 250 adds 0.4% Sept 23 (Reuters) – London’s FTSE 100 rose on Thursday, led by energy and mining stocks, as investors awaited the …
Read More »European stocks rally for third day, business surveys awaited
(For a Reuters live blog on U.S., UK and European stock markets, click LIVE/ or type LIVE/ in a news window) Sept 23 (Reuters) – European stocks rallied for a third day as the global mood brightened on easing concerns about cash-strapped developer China Evergrande, while investors awaited the latest …
Read More »Britain’s Reopening Is a Boon for Outperforming Small-Cap Funds
Pedestrians and shoppers walk along Regent Street in London, on April 12. Photographer: Jason Alden/Bloomberg Photographer: Jason Alden/Bloomberg As London’s shops and pub gardens reopen for the first weekend in three months, funds targeting smaller U.K. companies are among the best performers in Europe thanks to a rally in domestic …
Read More »Breakingviews – Czech billionaire’s supermarket raid looks pricey
A woman wearing a face mask leaves a Sainsbury’s supermarket, amid the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, in London, Britain January 12, 2021. LONDON (Reuters Breakingviews) – Daniel Kretinsky seems to be hoping that supermarkets’ pandemic boost will endure. The Czech billionaire has raised his stake in UK grocer J Sainsbury …
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